Describe the General Procedure Used in a Lexical Decision Task

question 94

Essay

Describe the general procedure used in a lexical decision task.

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Definitions:

Memory Trace

An assumed change in the nervous system that reflects the impression made by a stimulus.

Paired Associates

Nonsense syllables presented in pairs in experiments that measure recall.

Encodes

The process by which genetic information is chemically converted into RNA and protein in living organisms, or, more broadly, the process of converting data into a particular form.

Short-Term Memory

The capacity for holding a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.